Obituary of Richard B. Swire

SWIRE, Richard B., 84, passed away on April 23, 2014 at The Glen at Hiland Meadows following a heroic battle against cancer. Born in Albany, he was the only child of Max and Pauline Swire. Following graduation from Russell Sage with a bachelors degree in business administration, Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, when he was stationed in Japan and began his lifelong love of travel. He returned to Albany following his service and worked as a retail merchant at Swire Appliance, the business started by his parents. After retiring in 1980, Dick moved full time to Three Brother Islands in Bolton Landing, New York with his beloved wife, Patricia (Pat). During this time, Dick was active in the local community and served as past President of the Lake George Association. Dick was passionately committed to his local community and the sustainability of the Lake George region. He was a devoted boater, sailor, water-skier and hiker, and he shared his enthusiasm for these activities with Pat, his many friends and family members. In addition to Pat, Dick is survived by his daughter, Alisa; step-children Carol Lehrer, Kenneth Weiss and Jacqueline Dreyfus; his granddaughter, Mya Carter; seven step-grandchildren; and two nephews. A gravesite service for close friends and family was held at Beth Emeth Cemetery on Friday morning and a memorial service is planned for the summer.